Azzmer Azzar bin Abdul Hamid obtained his Ph.D from IIUM in Biotechnology and upon completion of his Ph.D, he was appointed as a lecturer at the Department of Biotechnology, Kuliyyah of Science, IIUM Kuantan Campus.
He started his career as a tutor at Open University Malaysia, Johor Bahru. He had taught Biology courses including Eukaryotic Diversity, Basic Genetics, Current Issues in Science and Plant Physiology. In Research and Development (R&D), he had gained experiences as a research assistant and also a research officer at the Faculty of Bioscience and Medical Engineering, UTM, Johor.
Presently, Dr Azzmer is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan Campus. His research work is towards the dehalogenation of toxic compounds by microbial enzyme. For Research funding, he obtained an internal grant, RMCSDG as a principal researcher and fundamental research scheme grant (FRGS) as a Principal Investigator. He has published articles regarding protein modeling, rational design, molecular biology and enzyme kinetics at high reputable journals. Apart from that, he served the Ministry of Education as an examiner for Matriculation programme and also as a reviewer for scientific journal such as Journal of Molecular Modeling and Journal of Biomolecular Structure & Dynamics.
At national level, he has been appointed as exco for Malaysian Society of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (MasBIC).

• Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology ~ Enzyme Technology - Molecular Cloning, Protein Expression, Molecular Docking, Molecular Dynamics Simulation

• 2019 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Exco), Malaysian Society of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (MasBIC)

BIOINFOMATICS	2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015
BIOINFORMATICS	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
BIOREMEDIATION	2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2016/2017
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY/ POLLUTION	2020/2021
FINAL YEAR PROJECT	2020/2021 2014/2015
FINAL YEAR PROJECT II	2020/2021
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT	2022/2023 2021/2022
INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS	2015/2016 2014/2015
PROTEIN BIOTECHNOLOGY	2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND USAGE	2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018

Completed

2020 - 2022	PEMELIHARAAN DAN PEMULIHARAAN TASIK DI KOMPLEKS YAYASAN PAHANG DAN KAWASAN SEKITAR
2018 - 2022	Quest on Finding Potential Ebola VP40 Inhibitors: Molecular Dockings and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Studies
2017 - 2021	In silico Study of Selected Flavonoids from Nelumbo nucifera as Potential Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitor
2017 - 2021	Phytomining of gold from mine wastes by Jatropha Curcas
2017 - 2020	Computational investigation on the interaction of ?-Glucosidase with the cell wall component of pathogenic fungus, Macrophomina phaseolina
2015 - 2019	Fundamental Study of the Structure of the Glycerol-3-Phosphate Acyltransferase (GPAT) Protein from Chlorella Sp. on Understanding the Mechanism of Lipid Synthesis
2015 - 2016	An Assessment on Microbial Contamination in Drinking Water Wells Exposed to Different Degrees of Submergence during Flood
2015 - 2019	The Mechanistic Role of Active Site Residues in Non-Stereospecific Haloacid Dehalogenase E (Dehe) Using Computational Approach
2014 - 2018	Identification of 3CP-Degrading Bacteria from Marine Sponge and its ?-dehalogenase Gene

On-Going

2022 - Present	Metagenomics Analysis of Bacterial Communities and Their Functional Profiles in Water and Sediments of The Pahang River
2022 - Present	Sci-ON
2022 - Present	Elucidating the prophylactic potential of Kelulut honey in modulating angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as COVID-19 target enzyme
2021 - Present	The Optimisation, Assembly, Testing, Validation, and Scaling Up of the Nanotech COVID19 Rapid Test Kit - Protein Modelling / Kinetics and Rational Design
2020 - Present	Structure-based Virtual Interactions of SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein for Molecular Diagnostic & Drug Repurposing
2019 - Present	The mechanism of action of EPS from G. lucidem as ?-glucosidase inhibitors and to identify its role in the regulation of blood glucose level
2019 - Present	Investigation on production of biosurfactants and their effect on the molecular interactions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with ring hydroxylating dioxygenase during biodegradation
2017 - Present	Development of Effective Microbes for Decomposition Process

Article

2022	Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitionactivity by Syzygium polyanthum Wight (Walp.) leaves: mechanism and specificity. Pharmacognosy Journal, 14 (1) pp. 763-84
2022	Molecular interactions of trichoderma β-1,4-glucosidase (ThBglT12) with mycelial cell wall components of phytopathogenic Macrophomina phaseolina. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, () pp. 1-17
2022	P-glycoprotein: new insights into structure, physiological function, regulation and alterations in disease. Heliyon, 8 (6) pp. 1-12
2021	COVID19: bahaya varian Delta dan bagaimana ia menakluki dunia. Majalah Sains, 12 Aug 2021 () pp.
2021	Genomic analysis of a functional haloacid-degrading gene of Bacillus megaterium strain BHS1 isolated from Blue Lake (Mavi Gölü, Turkey). Annals of Microbiology, 71 (1) pp. 1-12
2021	In Silico Docking of Epicatechin, Corilagin and Quercetin as Potential Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitor for obesity treatment. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 5 (2) pp. 2194-2220
2021	LCMS dataset on compounds in syzygium polyanthum (wight) walp. leaves variant from the East coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Data in Brief, 39 () pp.
2021	Molecular docking analysis of designed ligands on VP40 of Ebola Virus. Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 23 (2) pp. 63-73
2021	Phytoremediation of Arsenic in Mine Wastes by Acacia mangium. Remediation, 2021 () pp. 1-11
2021	Virtual screening for potential inhibitors of human hexokinase II for the development of anti-dengue therapeutics. BioTech, 10 (1) pp. 1-28
2020	Characterisation and computational analysis of a novel lipase nanobio-based reagent for visualising latent fingerprints on water-immersed glass slides. Process Biochemistry, 96 () pp. 102-112
2020	Characterization of a 2,2-dichloropropionic acid (2,2-dcp) degrading alkalotorelant bacillus megaterium strain bhs1 isolated from Blue Lake in Turkey. Journal of Tropical Life Science, 10 (3) pp. 245-252
2020	Comparative modelling studies of fruit bromelain using molecular dynamics simulation. Journal of Molecular Modeling, 26 (6) pp.
2020	Computational quest for finding potential Ebola VP40 inhibitors: a molecular docking study = [pencarian pengiraan untuk mencari potensi perencat Ebola VP40: suatu kajian mengedok molekul]. Sains Malaysiana, 49 (3) pp. 537-544
2020	Environmental forensic study: tracing of pollution sources using environmetric technique in Balok and Tunggak Rivers near Gebeng industrial area, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Desalination and Water Treatment, 191 () pp. 118-125
2020	Functional profiling of bacterial communities in Lake Tuz using 16S rRNA gene sequences. Biotechnology and Biotechnological Equipment, 35 (1) pp. 1-10
2020	Functional profiling of bacterial communities in Lake Tuz using 16S rRNA gene sequences. Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 35 (1) pp. 1-10
2020	Identification and characterization of a 2, 2-dichloropropionic acid (2, 2-DCP) degrading alkalotorelant bacterium strain BHS1 isolated from Blue Lake, Turkey. Journal of Tropical Life Science, 10 (3) pp. 245-252
2020	In silico mutation on a mutant lipase from Acinetobacter haemolyticus towards enhancing alkaline stability. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 38 (15) pp. 4493-4507
2020	Molecular docking and dynamic simulation of astragalin reveals inhibitory potential against pancreatic lipase. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 4 (2) pp. 1175-1190
2020	Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations studies on β-glucosidase and xylanase Trichoderma asperellum to predict degradation order of cellulosic components in oil palm leaves for nanocellulose preparation. Journal of Molecular Structure and Dynamics, () pp. 1-14
2020	The assessment of three dimensional modelling design for single strand DNA aptamers for computational chemistry application. Biophysical Chemistry, 267 () pp.
2019	Functional annotation of selected streptococcus pneumoniae hypothetical proteins. Malaysia Journal of Science Health and Technology, 4 (Special Issue, KoSiST 2018) pp. 12-16
2019	In silico screening of aptamers configuration against hepatitis B surface antigen. Advances in Bioinformatics, 2019 (12 pages) pp. 1-12
2019	In silico structural and functional annotation of nine essential hypothetical proteins from Streptococcus pneumoniae. Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, () pp.
2019	Microbial hydrolytic enzymes: In silico studies between polar and tropical regions. Polar Science, 20 (part 1) pp. 9-18
2019	The mechanistic role of active site residues in non-stereo haloacid dehalogenase E(DehE). Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling, 90 () pp. 219-225
2018	Comparative structural analysis of fruit and stem bromelain from Ananas comosus. Food Chemistry, 566 () pp. 183-191
2018	Effect of 2014 massive flood on well water qualities: a case study on Kelantan River basin, Malaysia. Journal of Water and Land Development, 2018 (38) pp. 127-136
2018	In silico study of carvone derivatives as potential neuraminidase inhibitors. Journal of Molecular Modeling, 24 (4) pp. 1-13
2018	Interaction of monomeric Ebola VP40 protein with a plasma membrane: a coarse-grained molecular dynamics (CGMD) simulation study. Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modeling, 82 () pp. 137-144
2018	Molecular docking analysis of 6-paradol, Zingerone and Zerumbone against human estrogen receptor alpha (ERɑ). International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 10 (6 Special Issue 2018: Data Information Engineering) pp. 113-118
2018	Molecular docking and dynamics (MD) simulation of 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol against human estrogen receptor alpha (ERɑ). International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 10 (6 Special Issue 2018: Data Information Engineering) pp. 119-127
2017	In silico binding interactions of dehalogenase (Dehe) with various haloalkanoic acids. Galeri Warisan Sains, 1 (1) pp. 4-6
2017	In silico molecular analysis of novel L-specific dehalogenase from Rhizobium sp. RC1. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 13 (1) pp. 50-60
2017	Investigation on plasmid DNA separation under vacuum suction using cellulose generated and polyethersulfone ultra filters. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 7 (7) pp. 46-50
2017	Lactic acid bacteria with antimicrobial properties isolated from the instestines Of Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix Japonica). Galleri Warisan Sains, 1 (1) pp. 10-12
2015	An S188V mutation alters substrate specificity of non-stereospecific α-haloalkanoic acid dehalogenase E (DehE). PLoS ONE, 10 (3) pp. 1-21
2015	Isolation and identification of 3-chloropropionic acid degrading bacterium from marine spong. Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences & Engineering) , 77 (25) pp. 71-75
2015	Isolation of moderately halophilic lipase producing bacteria from sponges in Pahang coastal water, Malaysia. Jurnal Teknologi, 77 (25) pp. 57-61
2014	Insights into the stereospecificity of the d-specific dehalogenase from Rhizobium sp. RC1 toward D-and L-2-chloropropionate. Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 28 (4) pp. 608-615
2014	Molecular characterization of monochloroacetate-degrading arthrobacter sp. Strain d2 isolated from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia agricultural area. Bioremediation Journal, 18 (1) pp. 12-19
2013	Identification of functional residues essential for dehalogenation by the non-stereospecific a-haloalkanoic acid dehalogenase from Rhizobium sp. RC1 . Journal of Basic Microbiology, 53 () pp. 1-7
2013	Identification of putative Cof-like hydrolase associated with dehalogenase in Enterobacter cloacae MN1 isolated from the contaminated sea-side area of the Philippines . Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 9 (3) pp. 253-259
2013	Molecular modelling and functional studies of the non-stereospecific α-haloalkanoic acid dehalogenase (DehE) from Rhizobium sp. RC1 and its association with 3-chloropropionic acid (β-chlorinated aliphatic acid). Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 27 (2) pp. 3725-3736

Conference or Workshop Item

2021	Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition activity and LCMS analysis of Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp leaves. In: National Symposium on Essential Oils, Plants, Cosmetic and Health,
2021	Characterization of a 2,2-dichloropropionic acid (2,2-dcp) degrading alkalotorelant Bacillus megaterium strain BHS1 isolated from Blue Lake in Turkey. In: International Conference By Biotechnology Society Of Nepal (ICBSN-2021),
2021	In silico development of CRISPR/Cas9 construct for oryza sativa subsp. indica. In: 7th International Conference on Advancement in Science and Technology (iCAST2021).,
2021	In Silico development of CRISPR/Cas9 Construct for Oryza sativa subsp. indica. In: 7th International Conference on Advancement in Science and Technology (iCAST2021).,
2021	Mechanism of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition by Syzygium polyanthum wight (WALP.) leaves. In: IIUM Research Day 2021: An International Online Event for Life Sciences,
2021	Molecular binding interaction of angiotensin converting enzyme and 1-galloyl glucose, the major compound in Syzygium polyanthum leaves. In: 7th International Conference on Advancement in Science and Technology (iCAST2021),
2019	In-silico selection of aptamer: a review on the revolutionary approach to understand the aptamer design and interaction through computational chemistry. In: 2018 International Conference on Chemical Sciences and Engineering: Advance and New Materials (ICCSE 2018),
2019	Molecular docking analysis of β-1,4-Glucosidase from trichoderma harzianum against mycelial cell wall components of macrophomina phaseolina. In: 2nd International Conference on Biosciences and Medical Engineering (ICBME) 2019,
2019	Potential inhibitors of Human Hexokinase II for the development of anti-dengue therapeutics identified via in silico approach. In: Kuliyyah of Engineering Research, Innovation and Commercialization Exhibition 2019 (KERICE 2019),
2019	The mechanistic role of active site residues in non-stereo Haloacid Dehalogenase E (DehE). In: 2nd International Conference on Biosciences & Medical Engineering 2019,
2018	A quest on finding new potential ebola vp40 inhibitors: molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation studies. In: Computer-aided Drug Design 2018,
2017	Identifying potential inhibitors of human hexokinase II for the development of anti-dengue therapeutics via virtual screening approaches. In: 4th Asian Regional Conference on Systems Biology,
2017	Molecular docking of selected flavonoid compounds from nelumbo nucifera as potential pancreatic lipase inhibitor. In: 8th Malaysian Symposium of Biomedical Science,
2017	Virulent genes determination of streptococcus agalactiae isolated from Malaysian red tilapia (Oreochromis spp) in Malaysia. In: 10th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture (DAA10),
2016	Assessment on the quality on drinking wells exposed to different degrees of submergence during flood in Kelantan. In: Persidangan Kajian Bencana Banjir 2014,
2013	The structural and functional studies of the non-stereospecific α-haloacid dehalogenase (DehE) from rhizobium sp. RC1 . In: Biomicroworld2013,

Book

2017	Microbes in biotechnological applications. Penerbit UTM Press, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, ISBN: 978-983-52-1442-4

Book Section

2021	In vitro angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition activity of Syzygium polyanthum leaves and its inhibition mechanism. In: Frontiers, ISBN: 978-2-88971-008-9, pp.
2020	Gene expression analysis of fruit bromelain in ripening of Ananas comosus cultivar MD 2. In: Trans Tech Publications Ltd, ISBN: 978-303571664-1, pp. 209-214
2016	Basic analysis of L-specific microbial dehalogenases. In: UTM Press, ISBN: 978-983-52-1271-0, pp. 1-80
2016	Identification of an unknown bacteria and evaluation of its potential use in bioremediation. In: UTM Press, ISBN: 978-983-52-1271-0, pp. 69-80
2016	Taxonomical analysis of of beta-haloalcanoic asid-degrading bacteria. In: Penerbit UTM Press, ISBN: 9789835213465, pp. 20-46

Monograph

2021	Cadangan Pemeliharaan dan Pemuliharaan tasik di kompleks Yayasan Pahang dan kawasan sekitar. In: IIUM Entrepreneurship and Consultancies Sdn Bhd.,
2018	Identification of 3CP-Degrading bacteria from marine sponge and its β-dehalogenase gene. In: ,